User manual UNIDEN MC535

[. . . ] Your transmitter must be verified to be in compliance with current FCC requirements by an appropriately licensed technician. This has been done at the factory for your MC535. A signed Certificate of Compliance Card is included with your radio and should be kept with your log book. You may not make transmitter tuning adjustments unless you are the holder of a valid first or second class commercial license issued by the FCC. [. . . ] Choose a location for the radio and auxillary speaker (if installed) that is away from the ship's compass. · Antenna Considerations Many different antennas are available for your radio. We recommend that you consult your Uniden dealer in determining a suitable antenna for your vessel and range requirements. In general when choosing or installing your antenna, consider these guidelines: · · · The range increases with a high-gain antenna placed as high as possible above the water line. The antenna should not have an excessively long coaxial feed cable. The antenna should be located away from metal objects. 4 C:\MANUALS7\mc535\Mc535. vp Tue Sep 08 10:53:46 1998 Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Engine Noise Suppression The MC535 has been designed to minimize ignition and alternator noise. However, in some installations it may be necessary to take additional steps to help eliminate noise interference. During installation, try to direct the DC battery wires, the antenna lead, and accessory cables away from the engine compartment or ignition and alternator wiring. If the noise continues, it may be necessary to install a noise suppression kit. Contact your Uniden dealer for more information. Installing the MC535 After choosing a location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna cable, and external speaker lead, if installed) to make sure it fits. Using the bracket as a template, mark the holes for the mounting hardware. Drill the holes and mount the bracket with hardware appropriate for the mounting surface. Connect the red power lead to the positive (+) battery terminal or to an accessory contact in your vessel's fuse box. Note:The power cord is equipped with a 6-ampere fast blow fuse to protect your radio. Use only a 6-ampere replacement fuse. 4. Connect the black wire of the power cord to the negative (­) battery terminal or to a ground source in your vessel's fuse box. Install the radio in the mounting bracket and connect the antenna cable and accessories to their appropriate jacks and connectors. 5 C:\MANUALS7\mc535\Mc535. vp Tue Sep 08 10:53:47 1998 Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Operation Setting the Squelch 1. To turn the unit ON, rotate VOLUME clockwise. Adjust volume to a comfortable level. Note: You must select a channel which is not in use before setting the SQUELCH control on your radio. 2. If you turn SQUELCH fully clockwise it raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that no signals get through. SQ VOL OFF 3. If you turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise it lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that everything gets through -- noise, weak signals, and strong signals. SQ VOL OFF 6 C:\MANUALS7\mc535\Mc535. vp Tue Sep 08 10:53:48 1998 Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 4. To set the "Squelch Gate" to the desired level, turn SQUELCH counterclockwise until you hear noise. Then turn SQUELCH back clockwise just until the noise stops. Now only strong signals get through. Selecting a Channel 1. When you turn on your MC535, it is automatically on Channel 16. 2a. Press UP, to select a higher channel, -- or -- 2b. Press DWN, to select a lower channel. Note: Each time UP or DWN is pressed a short tone sounds. Channel Auto Repeat To quickly change channels, press and hold UP or DWN. This changes channels at five per second. Note: A short tone sounds when you press either UP or DWN and the channel changes. [. . . ] THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America. [. . . ]